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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • ISC 350 - Computational Linguistics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Computational approach to the study of language. Problems in understanding and producing natural (or natural-like) language by computer and humans. Theories of parsing, meaning, knowledge representation, and communication, along with their mechanical embodiments.

    Prerequiste: CSC 241
    EQUIVALENT COURSE: CSC 350.

    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 355 - Knowledge Representation and Intelligent Systems

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course examines: 1) methods through which knowledge, in forms ranging from natural language to data found in organizations, can be captured and structured in information systems, 2) ways through which artificial intelligence software, such as expert systems and autonomous agents, can use knowledge repositories.

    Prerequiste: CSC 241 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 370 - Issues in Human-Computer Interaction

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course will examine issues of human-computer interaction and the design of better computer interfaces. Topics include: human capabilities, interface technology, interface design methods, and interface evaluation.

    Prerequiste: ISC 110 Or CSC 101 Or CSC 102 Or CSC 103, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 380 - Information Policies

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course focuses on the study of policy in relation to national and international information issues. It examines the policies regarding the production, dissemination, and use of information and stresses the role of participants in international information markets.

    Prerequiste: ISC 110 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 390 - Selected Topics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Study of selected topics in the area of information science providing opportunities for the study of material not covered in current course offerings.

    Prerequiste: Upper division standing and 12 hours of Information Science major core requirements.
    credit: 1 to 3
  

  • ISC 399 - Independent Study

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Independent study, research or readings under the director of information science faculty.

    Prerequiste: Upper division standing, nine hours in the Information Science core, and instructor permission.
    NOTE: May be repeated for credit with different content.
    credit: 1 to 6
  

  • ISC 410 - Data Analytics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Data analytics and decision analytics are examined in this course. This course discusses the manager’s strategies and tools for problem solving and decision making in domains in which data, including text, web, and social networks information, and computer models can be used as descriptive and predictive tools to gain the insight needed to guide decision making.

    Prerequiste: Senior standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 420 - Digital Libraries

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to prepare students in information science for the creation and maintenance of digital libraries. The course will focus on the development and organization of digital collections. It will cover technical requirements for storage and dissemination of digital materials.

    Prerequiste: ISC 220 and ISC 325.
    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 471 - Introduction to Biomedical Information Systems

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Instruction in the technologies and practices in medical, health and biological information systems. Topics include terminology, data sets, relational and distributed databases, privacy, computer and network security, web services, and emerging trends. Students engage in projects which apply computing and information technologies to one or more areas of these information systems.

    Prerequiste: Upper division standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 496 - Information Science Capstone Seminar

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course focuses on students designing and developing appropriate interdisciplinary research projects within the field of Information Science. The projects emphasize the interdependence of Information Science with a number of fields (Computer Science, Business, Communication, Psychology, Graphics and other Arts).

    Prerequiste: Senior standing in Information Science OR senior standing with instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • ISC 498 - Internship in Information Science

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A course for students who wish to take part in a semester- long internship designed to provide a pre-professional experiential learning opportunity related to the Information Science major. Students will work full-time or part-time in a position which will provide opportunities to further their knowledge in an area of information science and to analyze and synthesize that knowledge in an approved internship setting.  Available for 0 to 12 credits.

    Prerequiste: 60 hours of course work, courses related to the internship, minimum GPA of 2.5, faculty sponsor, and learning agreement from Experience Based Education Office.
    NOTE: Only three semester hours of internship credit may be counted as part of the Learning Contract for ISC majors.
  

  • ISC 499 - Independent Study

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Independent study, research or readings under the director of information science faculty.

    Prerequiste: Upper division standing, 15 hours completed in the Information Science core and instructor permission.
    NOTE: May be repeated for credit with different content.
    credit: 1 to 6
  

  • IST 190 - Global Issues and Awareness

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to involve students in experiences related to global awareness occurring outside the confines of the traditional classroom. Students will attend and/or participate in lectures, panel discussions, and other activities that enhance their classroom learning experiences.

    NOTE: Open to Hart Global Living and Learning Center residents only.
    credit: 1
  

  • IST 390 - Global Issues and Awareness II

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to involve students in experiences related to global awareness occurring outside the confines of the traditional classroom. Students will develop, attend and participate in lectures, panel discussions, and other activities that enhance their classroom learning experiences. Students will also organize and lead discussion sessions related to presentations in the building.

    NOTE: Open to junior and senior level Hart Global Living and Learning Center residents only.
    credit: 1
  

  • ITA 101 - Elementary Italian

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Preparation of students without previous knowledge of Italian in the fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.

    credit: 3
  

  • ITA 102 - Continuing Elementary Italian

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Continuation of Italian 101. Fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequiste: ITA 101 or three years of transcripted high school Italian.
    credit: 3
  

  • ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequiste: ITA 102 or four years of transcripted high school Italian.
    credit: 3
  

  • ITA 202 - Continuing Intermediate Italian

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Continuation of Italian 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequiste: ITA 201 or four years of transcripted high school Italian, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • ITA 301 - Advanced Italian A

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition,with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.
    Prerequisite: ITA 202 or instructor permission.

    credit: 3
  

  • ITA 302 - Advanced Italian B

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Continuation of Italian 301. Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.
    Prerequisite: ITA 301 or instructor permission.

    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 101 - History of American Journalism

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course introduces concepts and terminology of a Free Press from an historical perspective and invites students to investigate, analyze, and theorize about the relationship of uncensored communication to a free society. It teaches students to examine the guarantees of the First Amendment in relationship to major events in American history and in today’s society.

    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 209 - Introduction to Newswriting/Reporting

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    An introduction to the news media with emphasis on gathering, writing and editing news stories.

    Prerequiste: JLM 101 OR BRC 108.
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 220 - Copy Editing

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Students study methods of newspaper production and practice preparing copy for publication, including editing for content, style and mechanics, headline writing, and using photographs and other display materials.

    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 309 - Advanced Newswriting/Reporting

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    An advanced course in the journalism major that emphasizes beat reporting, feature writing, community journalism, and career preparation. Students work toward mastery in information gathering, reporting, and editing. They learn to apply ethical codes and practices in their work and to report fairly and accurately on issues of interest to diverse audiences.

    Prerequiste: JLM 209.
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 310 - Investigative Reporting

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course will introduce students to the investigative techniques used by reporters to gather, analyze, evaluate and report information. Emphasis will be on electronic data retrieval and analysis; sources of public documents and freedom of information; interviewing and methods used in science and social science research.

    Prerequiste: JLM 209.
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 312 - Sports Reporting and Writing

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Develop skills in reporting on sports games, personalities, press conferences, and issues. Learn how to research, interview, build sources, and cover the scene. Fact-check to gather material for accurate, informative and entertaining sports stories and multimedia class blog. Examine audience’s influence on sports writing for different sports media.
     

    Prerequiste: JLM 209 or instructor permission.
     
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 319 - Practicum

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Students work as reporters on an on-line publication produced for the campus community and available on the World Wide Web. They are assigned beats to cover and work under the supervision of student editors (enrolled in Jlm 419) and with the guidance of the instructor. Reporters may work with text, audio, or video presentation of news and feature stories.

    Prerequiste: BRC 229 OR JLM 309, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 325 - Writing About the Arts

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course teaches skills and techniques of the professional writer/journalist in gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information about arts and culture. Students learn appropriate terminology, attend performances and exhibits, interview artists, write for publication, and demonstrate understanding of the role of the arts in communities. 

    Prerequiste: JLM 309 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 395 - Advanced Journalism Topics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Prerequiste: JLM 209 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.
    credit: 1 to 4; repeatable with new topic for total of 12 credit hours.
  

  • JLM 409 - News Analysis and Opinion Writing

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Students learn the fundamentals of persuasive writing and apply them to editorials and columns. In addition, they use interpretive reporting techniques to analyze a complex issue facing society and produce a series of editorials about the issue for publication.

    Prerequiste: JLM 309 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 419 - Journalism Senior Capstone

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The Senior Capstone in Journalism requires students to integrate and synthesize knowledge, theories, principles, and methods acquired through previous learning in General Education, Journalism, and interdisciplinary courses. The multi-focused course is comprised of a senior seminar, modified practicum, and independent research calling for critical analysis and public presentation of papers or projects.

    Prerequiste: Senior standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • JLM 498 - Journalism Internship

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A program designed to give students on-the-job or field study experience with prestigious publishers or broadcast organizations or with other professional organizations in which students can develop the specific skills they will need to pursue careers in Journalism.  Available for 0 to 12 credits.

    Prerequiste: Upper division students in the major or minor.
  

  • JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Preparation of students without previous knowledge of Japanese in the fundamentals of sound system, oral expression, reading, and writing. Introduction to Japanese culture.

    credit: 3
  

  • JPN 102 - Continuing Elementary Japanese

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Continuation of Jpn 101: Fundamentals of conversation, listening, reading, writing, composition, and culture.

    Prerequiste: JPN 101 or three years of transcripted high school Japanese.
    credit: 3
  

  • JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Review of basic grammar and introduction of more complex structures. More advanced level conversation, listening, reading, writing composition.

    Prerequiste: JPN 102 or four years of transcripted high school Japanese.
    credit: 3
  

  • JPN 202 - Continuing Intermediate Japanese

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is a continuation of JPN 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more complex structures. More advanced level conversation, reading, writing and composition.

    Prerequiste: JPN 201 or four years of transcripted high school Japanese.
    credit: 3
  

  • LIN 100 - Introduction to Linguistics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    An introduction to the scientific study of language as a universal human phenomenon. This course will combine an introduction to basic concepts in phonology, morphology and syntax with the sociocultural bases of human communication.

    credit: 3
  

  • LIN 200 - Phonetics, Phonology, and Morphology

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is a focused introduction to phonetics, phonology and morphology. Phonetics is the study of the articulatory, acoustic and perceptual aspects of speech sounds. Phonology is the study of sound patterns in language. The aspects of morphology to be explored in this course are those related to phonological phenomena that occur at morpheme boundaries. This course builds on information and understanding gleaned in Linguistics 100.

    Prerequiste: LIN 100 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • LIN 201 - Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is a focused introduction to the fields of morphology, syntax and semantics, which builds on information and understandings gleaned in LIN 100. Morphology is the study of word formation. Syntax is the study of sentence building. Semantics is the study of linguistic meaning. The course will equip students with the basic tools of modern linguistic analysis in these areas, and in the interfaces between these areas, as well as the understanding of what is gained from this analysis.

    Prerequiste: LIN 100 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • LIN 300 - Theories of Linguistic Analysis

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is an opportunity for students to understand the tenets and principles of theories about language. Language phenomena will be examined from various theoretical perspectives. Among these are formal linguistics, functional linguistics, and structural linguistics.

    Prerequiste: LIN 200 OR 201, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • LIN 345 - Sociolinguistics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course explores the relationships between language and society. It examines the circumstances which lead to variations in linguistic behavior within societies and  its social significance. Emphasis is given to the effects of  gender, age, class, and ethnic differences on verbal and written forms of expression.

    Prerequiste: Nine social and behavioral science hours including one of the following ANT 112, LIN 100 or SOC 100.
    EQUIVALENT COURSE: ANT 345

    credit: 3
  

  • LIN 399 - Independent Study

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Investigations into specific areas of language study.

    Prerequiste: Instructor permission.
    credit: 1 to 3
  

  • LIN 400 - Investigating Language: An Applied Capstone Course

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The capstone experience for linguistics is a senior seminar which will provide students with an opportunity to interact with a consultant who speaks an uncommonly taught language. In small groups and based on interviews with the consultant, students will analyze and describe the language’s phonology, morphology, grammar and other cognitive, psychological, pragmatic and cultural features, bringing together all of the aspects of language that students have learned about throughout their linguistics program. Multiple group projects will culminate in a public presentation on the overall analysis of the language.

    Prerequiste: LIN 200 and 201, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • LIT 311 - Language and Literacy Development for All Learners

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The emphasis in this course is teaching literacy to all elementary school language learners across all content areas. This course is based on the premise that reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing are integral components of language processing and literacy. It uses these understandings to teach both the content and process of language acquisition and literacy development. Principles and structures of language are taught through the process of language use. That is, language skills are taught and modeled in context, then applied to the teaching of language arts in the elementary school.

    Prerequiste: EDU 301
    credit: 3
  

  • LIT 313 - Adolescence Literacy: Assessment and Intervention

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is intended to provide adolescence education candidates with the ability to utilize the interrelationship of disciplined knowledge to further student understanding about how the world functions. Math, science, social studies, English, and foreign language education candidates will examine the common foundations, conceptual overlaps, and areas not addressed by conventional school subjects, but inherent within the broad spectrum of academia. Through a concept-driven approach, groups of interdisciplinary candidates will develop student learning activities and unit plans, which may be implemented in classroom settings. The intent is to develop reflective educators who can collaborate to use a variety of integrated teaching strategies that are inquiry-based and will address the needs and development levels of all learners.

    Prerequiste: EDU 301
    credit: 3
  

  • LIT 314 - Childhood Literacy: Assessment and Intervention

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The purpose of this course is to develop understandings about the nature and function of diagnostic and evaluative processes in literacy instruction. A primary focus of study will be on the application of information derived through diagnostic procedures and making decisions about instruction. Instructional procedures will be developed and implemented with individual students.

    Prerequiste: LIT 311.
    credit: 3
  

  • LIT 396 - Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 7-12

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The purpose of this course is to introduce candidates to current approaches, materials, and methods for teaching literacy in the middle and secondary grades. This course will include an overview of the processes of reading and writing. Instructional strategies for promoting literacy within content areas will be discussed and demonstrated.

    Prerequiste: Admission to Adolescence Education major.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 102 - Foundations of Mathematics in the Real World

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Analysis of real world data through elementary statistical methods and mathematical models will illustrate the range and power of mathematics to gain understanding of our natural world. The course includes topics from the areas of data analysis, growth models, social choice, and management science.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 103 - Symmetries

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A mainly geometrical study of symmetry facilitated by the examination of patterns from various cultures and works of art. Patterns are created by the repetition of a small fundamental design. Those slides, turns and flips (isometries, i.e., functions that preserve distances) that leave a pattern unchanged interact in ways that lead naturally to the abstract, yet fundamental, concept of a group. This course studies such symmetry groups and their use in classifying material culture. Two key concepts are composition of isometries and color-consistency.

    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 104 - College Algebra

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Factoring, rational expressions, solution of equations and inequalities, functions, applications of functions, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, solution of exponential and logarithmic equations.

    Prerequiste: MAX 101 or appropriate score on the math placement test
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 106 - Number Systems and Operations

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is the first of a two semester sequence designed for the prospective N-6 and N-9 teacher. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the mathematical curriculum recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. Topics include: sets, numeration systems, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, and number theory. A hands-on problem solving technology based approach will be emphasized throughout MAT 106 and 206. Students must pass an arithmetic competency test.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: Students must pass the proficiency test.
    credit: 4
  

  • MAT 120 - Precalculus

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to prepare a student for MAT 210. Topics include solutions to equations; inequalities; algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

    Prerequiste: MAT 104 or appropriate score on the math placement test
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 158 - Introduction to Statistics A

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Basic concepts in descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference including: frequency distributions, measures of location and dispersion, correlation, binomial theorem, sampling, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing.
    Advisement Recommendation: NYS integrated algebra or equivalent

    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 159 - Statistics and Society

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is for Honors Program students only. The course covers probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, exponential models, experimental and sampling design, with the goal of fostering in students good mathematical thinking and awareness of its range and power.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: High School Algebra II and enrollment in Honors Program.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 179 - Measuring Life

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course presents knowledge foundations for modeling processes of plant and animal life. Topics include exponential models, probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, and experimental and sampling design. The course serves as an introduction to the range and power of mathematical thinking.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 206 - Introduction to Geometry and Probability

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is the second of a two semester sequence designed for the prospective 1-6 teacher. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the mathematical curriculum recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. Topics include: geometry, probability, statistics and the metric system. A hands-on problem solving technology based approach will be emphasized throughout MAT 206.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 106
    credit: 4
  

  • MAT 208 - Mathematical Applications for Business and Management

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    An introductory course emphasizing mathematics applicable to business and management. Students will develop a basic understanding of linear algebra and elementary calculus as these are used in business.

    Prerequiste: MAT 104 or appropriate score on the math placement test
    NOTE: Intended for Business majors. Not open to students who have passed MAT 210.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 210 - Calculus I

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the differential calculus of functions of one real variable, including limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications to curve sketching and extremum problems. Also a brief introduction to the integral calculus.

    Prerequiste: MAT 120 or appropriate score on the math placement test
    credit: 4
  

  • MAT 215 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A survey of discrete mathematics including informal proof techniques and mathematical induction, set theory with emphasis on functions and inverse functions, cardinality of sets, graph theory, enumeration, and discrete probability theory. This course will stress algorithmic thinking and precise mathematical expression.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 210 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 220 - Calculus II

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A continuation of MAT 210. Topics covered include: transcendental functions, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, sequences, infinite series, Taylor series, numerical methods, and differential equations.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 210.
    credit: 4
  

  • MAT 230 - Matrix Algebra

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Solutions of linear systems, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, similar matrices, spectral theory, applications to differential equations.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 210.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 240 - Multivariable Calculus

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Calculus of real-valued functions of two and three variables. Topics covered include: polar coordinates, curves and surfaces in space, partial derivatives and multiple integration.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 220 or instructor permission.
    credit: 4
  

  • MAT 249 - Engineering Mathematics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Covers mathematical methods for engineers. Topics include complex numbers and arithmetic, ordinary differential equations with application to system modeling, linear algebra with emphasis on solving linear equations, and numerical analysis with computational algorithms.
    NOTE: Mathematics majors may not count both Mat 249 and Mat 348.

    Prerequiste: MAT 220
    credit: 4
  

  • MAT 258 - Introduction to Statistics B

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A continuation of MAT 158 with major emphasis on hypothesis testing. Topics include: a variety of statistical tests, additional measures of correlation, analysis of variance and covariance, and nonparametric methods. Applications as time allows.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 158 OR MAT 179, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 300 - History of Mathematics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The development of mathematics is studied from ancient Greece and other early civilizations through the modern period. The focus is on central mathematical concepts. Includes problem solving and a look at the institutions, participants, and role of modern mathematics.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequiste: MAT 215 and 220, or instructor permission.
    NOTE: Satisfies a writing requirement for mathematics majors.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 303 - Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Development of investigation and proof skills in mathematics, together with mathematical writing, aimed at preparing students for MAT 330 and MAT 347. Includes proof techniques, mathematical induction, elementary number theory, sequences, limits, modular arithmetic and groups.

    Prerequiste: MAT 215 and MAT 220
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 304 - Mathematical Topics in the Secondary Curriculum

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the mathematics curriculum, from Math 7 through Pre-Calculus, with emphasis on the New York State course of study. The major topics are studied with attention to their relative positions in the curriculum. Instructional strategies and calculator/computer use are included. Students solve both standard textbook exercises and more challenging problems.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 215, 220, and 230, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 306 - Techniques of Problem Solving

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is intended for the 1-6 Childhood Education Mathematics Concentrate. It extends the topics introduced in MAT 106 and utilizes analytical thinking techniques in problem solving situations. Topics include study of integers, rational and real numbers; elementary number theory; and solutions of equations and systems of equations. The emphasis on problem solving reflects current statements in both the “NCTM Standards”and the New York State Education Department “Framework for Mathematics, Science and Technology.”

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequiste: MAT 106 and 210, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 307 - Fundamentals of Geometry

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Geometric thinking, including exploration, formal deduction, and problem solving. Properties of geometric figures, congruence, similarity, area and volume, transformations, compass constructions, coordinate geometry. Designed for Mathematics Concentrates in Childhood Education. It offers the mathematical theory behind the geometry of the middle school curriculum. Computer software is used.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 210.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 310 - Introduction to Linear and Integer Programming

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The formulation of linear programming problems. Methods of solution of linear programming problems, including the simplex, transportation and network flow algorithms. Methods of solving integer programming problems.

    Offered: Fall (Odd years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 230 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 318 - Statistics in the Sciences

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Basic statistical methods for students majoring in the physical and social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, random variables, the normal and binomial distributions, random sampling and sampling distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and significance testing. Applications in linear regression models, the analysis of variance, and categorical data analysis will be covered.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 210
    NOTE: The course prepares students for MAT 351, 352, 357, 358, and 359. This course is not an elective for any mathematics major.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 320 - Numerical Analysis I

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Representation of numbers and errors; methods for the solution of nonlinear equations; numerical integration; interpolation and polynomial approximation; numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations; numerical solutions of systems of equations. Emphasizes efficient programming techniques and the mathematics associated with numerical methods.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: CSC 212 and MAT 220 and MAT 230, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 330 - Introduction to Algebra

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Groups and their fundamental properties, permutation groups, cyclic groups, subgroups, Lagrange’s theorem, and homomorphisms and isomorphisms of groups. Introduction to rings.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 215 and 230, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 332 - Cryptology

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the theory and practice of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Theoretical underpinnings of modern cryptosystems will be examined and unproven assumptions exposed. Both symmetric- and public-key cryptosystems will be covered. Applications of cryptography to identification, authentication and non-repudiation protocols. Zero-knowledge protocols and oblivious transfer. Cryptanalytical attacks. Economic, political and ethical issues raised by strong cryptography will be discussed.

    Offered: Irregular

    Prerequiste: CSC 241 and MAT 215, or instructor permission.
    EQUIVALENT COURSE: CSC 332

    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 335 - College Geometry

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The classical axiom systems of Euclid and Hilbert. Models are used to illustrate the theory. Historical aspects and alternative systems are presented.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequiste: MAT 215 and 230, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 339 - Discrete Mathematics and Statistics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course covers applied statistics and discrete mathematics concepts for engineering. Topics include descriptive statistics, random variables, normal and binomial distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and significance testing, mathematical induction, sets, graph theory, enumeration and computational algorithms. This course is not an elective for any mathematics major or concentration.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 220
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 347 - Analysis A

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, the divergence theorem, and Stoke’s theorem. Properties of real numbers, convergence of sequences and series, and analysis of functions of one variable including metric topology, limits, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiability, and Riemann integrability.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 215 and 240, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 348 - Ordinary Differential Equations

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    First order differential equations in one independent variable; constructive existence and uniqueness proofs, solutions containing parameters, continuation of solutions; extension to higher order differential equations, vector spaces and systems of linear differential equations.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequiste: MAT 240 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 350 - Introduction to Probability Theory

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is a calculus-based introduction to the theory of probability. It is designed for the prospective secondary school mathematics teacher. Topics include: the algebra of sets, the probability function, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables, simulation, sampling distributions and an introduction to game theory and Markov chains. Technology will be implemented in simulation exercises and data analysis.

    Offered: Spring (Odd years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 215, 220, and 230, or instructor permission.
    NOTE: Both MAT 350 and 354 cannot be used to satisfy requirements in the same degree program.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 351 - Introduction to Forecasting

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Basic concepts of Forecasting; Trendline Fitting and Forecasting from Time Series Models; the Box-Jenkins approach to Model Building; Regression Methods and Econometric Models: Survey Data; Leading Indicators; Evaluation of Forecasts.

    Prerequisite: MAT 208 or 210 and MAT 258 or 318, or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3

    Offered: Fall
  

  • MAT 352 - Statistical Quality and Process Control

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the methodology of statistical quality and process control. Topics will include control charts and their applications, process capability analysis, acceptance sampling procedures, and reliability concepts.

    Offered: Spring (even years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 258 OR MAT 318, or instructor permission.
    NOTE: (Not open for mathematics credit to mathematics majors or to secondary education majors in the mathematics concentration.)
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 353 - Mathematical Modeling

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to provide students with experience in using mathematics to solve practical problems. Examples of successful modeling of real-world problems will be studied, along with the strategies used in the modeling process. Students will acquire the ability to make simplifying assumptions in mathematical formulations of problems, to describe models in verbal and written presentations, and to use computer packages to analyze models.

    Offered: Spring (odd years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 220 and 230 OR MAT 208 OR MAT 210, and one of the following MAT 258 OR MAT 318 OR PSY 290, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 354 - Mathematical Statistics A

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Probability models, expectations, random variables, discrete and continuous density functions, moment generating functions, sampling theory, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequiste: MAT 240 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 357 - Applied Regression Analysis

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to present the fundamental results of linear statistical regression models with emphasis on applications in business, economics and the behavioral and biological sciences. The development will include general linear hypothesis tests, residual analysis and assessment of model assumptions, indicator variables, and techniques for building linear regression models.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 258 OR 318.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 358 - Design and Analysis of Experiments

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is an introduction to the role that statistics plays in experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on principles of design and on the analysis of experiments. Statistical designs such as randomized blocks, Latin squares, factorial experiments, fractional factorials and split-plots will be presented along with their applications to several disciplines.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 258 OR 318.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 373 - Number Theory

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Divisibility, congruencies, Euler function, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, topics in algebraic or analytic number theory.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 215 and 220, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 379 - Environmental Statistics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Statistical techniques are applied to the analysis and solution of environmental problems, with appropriate technology. The course deals with the bio-assay designs, toxicology, wildlife movement, and sampling in the context of environmental studies. Written reports are expected. This is an interdisciplinary course designed for science majors and minors in Applied Statistics.

    Offered: Fall

    Prerequiste: MAT 258 OR 318 OR 350 OR 354, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 390 - Selected Topics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair.

    Offered: Irregular

    Prerequiste: MAT 330 OR 347, or instructor permission.
    credit: 1 to 3
  

  • MAT 409 - Mathematical Economics Problem Seminar

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A seminar for advanced students who wish to apply in detail particular aspects of Applied Mathematical Economics. Emphasis is on in-depth analysis of such problems as mathematical applications of macro economic theory, micro economic theory and economic dynamics. Not open for math credit for math majors

    Prerequiste: ECO 101 and ECO 200 and MAT 210 and either CSC 120 OR CSC 212, or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 420 - Numerical Analysis II

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Numerical linear algebra; method of least squares; one step and multistep methods for the solution of initial value problems; shooting methods, finite difference methods and variational/Finite Element methods for boundary value problems. This course will emphasize error analysis as well as efficient programming techniques.

    Offered: Fall (even years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 240 and either MAT 320 OR CSC 320.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 430 - Algebra

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A continuation of MAT 330. Rings, integral domains and fields, vector spaces over a field, linear transformations and their matrix representations, and field extensions.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 330.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 442 - Complex Analysis

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Complex functions, derivatives and integrals; analytic functions and Cauchy’s Integral Theorem; power series and Laurent series; residue theory and its applications to real integration; uniform convergence of a sequence of analytic functions; conformal mapping.

    Offered: Fall (odd years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 347 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 447 - Analysis B

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A continuation of MAT 347. Additional topics will include the analysis of functions of several variables: continuity and differentiability, Jacobian matrices and the general chain rule, and change of variables in multiple integration.

    Offered: Fall (even years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 347.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 448 - Partial Differential Equations and Orthogonal Functions

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This course is a continuation of MAT 348. Orthogonal sets of functions. Fourier series, Fourier integrals, boundary value problems, linear partial differential equations.

    Offered: Spring (Even years)

    Prerequiste: MAT 348.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 454 - Mathematical Statistics B

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, analysis, properties of estimators. Chi-square, t and F density functions, correlation, analysis of variance and covariance.

    Offered: Spring

    Prerequiste: MAT 350 OR 354.
    credit: 3
  

  • MAT 496 - Capstone Project

    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Students engage in an independent reading and/or problem solving under the guidance of a faculty member. Each student must arrange with a faculty member to supervise the project. The research topic should be related to the content of one of the listed corequisite courses.

    Prerequiste: Instructor Permission
    COREQ: ADO 420, MAT 499, MAT 498, or additional 400 level mathematics course.
    credit: 1
  

  • MAT 498 - Internship in Mathematics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    A course designed for students who wish to take part in a semester long Experience-based Education placement related to the academic major. Students will work in a position in industry, business, government, or an agency setting for the purpose of applying academic learning in a work setting.  Available for 0 to 12 credits.

     

    Prerequiste: Upper division standing, instructor permission, and departmental approval.
    NOTE: May be used to satisfy part of the capstone requirement for mathematics majors.
  

  • MAT 499 - Independent Study

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    Offered: Irregular

    Prerequiste: Specific 300 level course(s) and instructor permission, and Mathematics Department Chair approval.
    NOTE: This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair.
    credit: 1 to 3
  

  • MAX 100 - Basic Mathematics

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    The development of fundamental terminology, the concepts and skills, of basic mathematics and basic algebra. Those students preparing to take MAX 101 will, in addition, need to complete elementary algebra concepts and skills.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    Prerequiste: Instructor permission
    NOTE: This course may be used as 3 credit hours to meet the minimum 12 credit hour full time student requirement. This course may not be used to satisfy any mathematics requirement nor to satisfy college credit requirement for graduation.
    credit: 0
  

  • MAX 101 - Intermediate Algebra

    2014-2015 Catalog Year

    This is an intermediate algebra course. Topics covered include signed numbers, exponents, radicals, absolute value, inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, and quadratic equations.

    Offered: Fall, Spring

    NOTE: This course may be taken for general college credit, but credits from this course may not be used to satisfy any mathematics requirement nor to satisfy college credit requirements for graduation.
    credit: 0
 

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